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—NEWS AND FEATURES
-THE HURON EXPOSITOR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1985 - A3
FORTUNE TELLING — Teachers and students devised all
manner of interesting attractions for their recent fundraising
carnival, at Seaforth District High School. Here, teacher
Richard Burgess examines the tarot cards to determine the
Raftis photo
fortune of student Pam Betties.
SDHS carnival raises $8.,300.
ensured the school will try to make it an
annual event.
"We'll try to make it bigger and better. It
can't go anywhere but tip," said Mr.
Howard.
Seaforth District High School students and
staff were well -rewarded for their effort in
resurrecting the old-time school carnival as a
fund-raising activity this year.
The Carnival, held last Friday afternoon
and evening produced a profit of about
$2,300, which will be used to offset the cost of
school activities and equipment. SDHS
teacher Jim Howard, one of the organizers of
the event, called the carnival "a resounding
success,"
Mr. Howard said it was difficult to estimate
before the, carnival how much money could
potentially be raised but said everyone was
pleased with the results. The last time the
school held a carnival approximately $2,000
was raised.
"Some things were so popular, we just ran
out of tickets," said Mr. Howard, adding the
penny sale went over very well and the
celebrity auction alone raised $520.
Attendance figures were good. Mr. How-
ard said, with a good representation of all age
groups in town attending either the afternoon
or evening activities.
The success of this year's cani', , has
ALL WET Friday night were Seaforth
District High School president and vice-pres-
ident Jeff McGavin and Todd James. They
were two of the targets in a sponge throwing
contest hosted by the school at Its
fundraising carnival. Mcllwralth photo
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TAKING A CHANCE — Games of chance were a popular feature at the SDHS
fundraising carnival, held at the school last Friday. The carnival raised over $2,000 for
school activities and special equipment. Bettis photo
TO THE. EDITOR
Reader against aggression
This letter is written to request the support
of your newspaper and its readership to
address a concern held by many parents of
minor hockey players. Recent rule changes,
sanctioned by the Ontario Minor Hockey
Association and the Canadian Amateur
Hockey Association have introduced permis-
sive body contact to the pee wee age group.
This follows an earlier change which
sanctioned a similar regressive step for
bantams
Many parents and coaches see this as a
regressive move. The requisites for being an
effective player seem to place brute strength
as a priority over skating skills, stick -hand-
ling and teamwork. Wide differences in the
physical size and development of this age
group also create a significant safety hazard -
When the pre -pubescent four footer collides
with the gangling six footer, the results are
not amusing.
As this season of minor hockey unfolds, the
games I'm watching verify growing aggres-
sion and negative competition. It's not
"cute"; it's "sick!"
The rules should be changed. If parents
will join me and others who are voicing
similar displeasure, they will be changed.
You can help by urging concerned parents
and others:
1. to contact their Minor Hockey Associa-
tion President;
2, to write their local newspaper to
publicize the concern;
3. to call their local radio call-in show;
4. to write their M.P.P.;
5. to write the OMHA President at: 1425'
Bishop St., Unit 6, Cambridge, Ontario, MR
6J9.
Tannery survives fire
100 YEARS AGO
Mr Jackson's Tannery. in Egmondville.
had a narrow escape on Monday evening last
Some wood had been left on the top of the
furnace to dry and it ignited and set fire to the
ceiling above A neighbor noticed the blaze
about nine o'clock in the evening and had the
fire extinguished by the application of a few
pails of water
The snow plow, which was out on Saturday
and Monday last. does not work well on the
narrow sidewalks Before the plow can get
around, the snow on the centre of the walk
gets packed solid and the plow runs ever it.
thus leaving a high. hard ridge in the very
centre of the walk
Mr. E B Hollis. Seaforth's redoubtable
comique. reii'ntly assisted at a concert at
in 1885
IN THE YEARS AGONE
Palmerston, and won for himself renewed
plaudits
Miss Maggie Campbell sang at a concert in
Lucknow on Wednesday evening of last
week
75 YF..ARS AGO
The order in council which went into force
in February last. requiring all dogs to be
mulled, expired on Wednesday and now
does are privileged to run at large, free of
these appendages This will be good news for
the dogs and will no doubt be pleasing to dog
owners The muzzle order was put in place as
a safeguard against rabies,
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents,
phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the
information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth,
Ontario WOK t WO well in advance of the scheduled dale.
Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Exposltnr,
Wednesday, December 11
1-3 p m Parents and Tots Skating
1:30-4 p.m. Senior Shuffleboard
4:30-5.30 p.m Ringette Practice
5:30-6:30 p.m. Midget Practice
6:30-7:30 p m Minor Broomball
7:30-8:30 p.m. Centenaires Practice
8:45 p.m. Ladies Broomball
Thursday, December 12
6 p.m. Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner
at Legion
4:155:15 p.m. Ringette Practice
5:15-6:15 Bantam Practice
6:30.7:30 p.m. Minor Broomball
7:30 p.m. Mens Broomball
Friday, December 13
4-5 p.m. Sr. Houseleague Practice
5-6 p.m. Jr Houseleague Practice
6-7 p.m. Pee Wee Practice
7.8 p.m. Ringette Practice
8:30 p.m. Centenaires vs Mitchell
Saturday, December 14
7:30 a.m. Oilers vs Canadians
8:30 a.m. North Stars vs Bruins
Saturday cont'd
9:30 a m Whalers vs Penguins
10 30 a m Leafs vs Jets
11 30 a m Flyers vs Flames
12-30.1.30 p.m Ringette Practice
1:30-2:30 Story Hour at library
1.30-3 :00 p.m Public Skating
3.4 p m Mites Practice
4.5 p m Novice vs Clinton
5-6 30 p m. Atom vs Milverton
6'30-8 p m Pee Wees vs Milverton
Sunday, December 15
1 30-3 30 Publiv Skating
:3.30-5 p.m. Bantams Exhibition Game
6 p m Jr Belles Ringette Game
6-7 p m Belles Ringette Game
7 00 p m Hawks vs Flyers
830 p m Canadians vs Rangers
Monday, December 16
4:30.8:30 p.m. Figure Skating
Tuesday, December 17
5:30-610 Novice Practice
6'30.8:00 p m Bantams vs Milverton
8.30 p m Centenaires vs Clinton
Do you have a meeting, game or special event planned for the near future? If so let
u9 know so we can Inform the public. It's difficult to find out what's happening
unless you're willing to keep us -informed. The community calendar is an eight-day
timetable of non-profit events going on in the community. Let's keep each other on
too of things.
6. to write the CAHA President at: National
Office, 333 River Road, Vanier, Ontario. K 1 L
BH9.
7. to contact their local hockey coach about
immediate abuses of physical aggression;
and
8. to call me in Seaforth to add their names
to a brief for submission to the OMHA.
I am convinced - through contacts made
during the last month - that a majority of
parents want these regressive rule changes
removed. It's an error to assume that nothing
can be done.
Let's take some positive action to initiate
some constructive change on behalf of our
children.
Sincerely
Paul Carroll
Elders say thank -you
With the festive season nearing, I want to
express, on behalf of a number of elderly
people like myself, the thanks we owe to a
dedicated group of , volunteers who are
seldom, if ever, acknowledged or even heard
of by the general public.
I am referring to those people who daily
turn up at our hospital, pick up and deliver a
hot meal to we elders who find it difficult to
look after ourselves.
They are called Meals -on -Wheels and
together with the hospital staff, deserve the
heartfelt thanks of those who benefit by their
kind actions,
A Meals -on -Wheels Recipient
Carnival a great outing
A hearty thanks to the students and staff of
our local high school for putting on a great
Carnival on Friday. Anyone who meandered
around the school had a chance to enjoy the
benefits that result from hard work, co-opera-
tion, and good spirits. There was a little
something for everyone as young and old
could participate in games of chance, draws,
contests, and of course the celebrity auction.
Sales of crafts and baking goods as well as
bargain books were popular, and after the
excitement of having one's fortune told, the
tea room offered rest, relaxation and
delicious treats. And the baby picture
identity contest.... well ...it was super. Who
would have guessed? During the auction one
was afraid to scratch an eyebrow in case a pair
of size 14 basketball shoes would be
accompanying you home. I remember paying
a fortune for Bobby Orr's autographed album
14 years ago. It's reassuring to kpow that kids
today are just as fanatical when it comes to
celebrity auctions. (so are teachers).
It was great fun and I certainly hope for the
sake of all the hard workers that it was a
financial success. It sure beats buying
chocolate bars.
C.A. Doig
Mr. W. Amend was in London on
Wednesday attending a meeting of the Colts'
Curling League as a representative from
Seaforth. An effort is being made to hold the
Colts' competition in Seaforth this year.
Messrs. Thos. McMichael and son, of
Mullett, have their well-known stallion Black
Band Sensation at the W inter Fair at Guelph
this week
The Wonderland Theatre. in Clinton, had a
narrow escape from destruction by fire Friday
night The fire started from some unknown
cause but before much damage was done it
was discovered and put out by firemen.
50 NEARS AGO
John McKenzie and Helen McLean won
the tournament arranged by the Seaforth
Badminton Club on Friday evening, when
they defeated Ted Taman and Bc':y South-
gate after a close game in the finals.
Practically every boy in town under
16 years of•age has signified his intention of
playing Duncan Cup Hockey and teams are
now being formed Managers and assistants
have been appointed as follows: Van Bell,
Frank Sills, I. H Weedmark, Ross Rennie,
Roy Dungey. Tom Sills. Dick Fruin, Cyril
Flannery
Some 3.420 players registered at the
Seaforth Golf and Country Club during the
past season. the club register shows. The
number of games played wo'tld be in excess
of this, since many local players failed to
register The first player registering was
Nelson Cardno. on April 18
The following officers were elected for the
Egmondville Hockey Club on December 8:
president. Charlie Kruse. vice president,
John MacLean; secretary -treasurer, Harold
Fineigan. manager. Art Nicholson; coach,
Writ Manson: captain, John Flannery.
25 YEARS AGO
Sgt D A McKinnell, of RCAF Station
Camp Borden, recently was the recipient of a
Chief of the Air Staff Certificate and a cash
award for a suggestion regarding the
maintenance of electronic equipment which
has been adopted by the RCAF. Sgt.
McKinnell was formerly stationed at Clinton
and was a resident of Seaforth for some years.
Bob Fotheringham and Ken Papple, both
of Seaforth. were among the award winners
at the annual Huron County 4-1-I Achieve-
ment Niaht.
Seaforth streets were crowded Saturday
when Santa came to town. Daily paper
representatives who saw the parade esti-
mated the crowd in excess of 6,000. To those
who scrambled for standing room along Main
Street. the crowd must have seemed even
bigger.
Save the ducks plan a good idea
A $1.5 billion draft plan to conserve North
American waterfowl is a good idea according
to a representative of this area's Ministry of
Natural Resources.
Bill Creighton, Resource Planning Super-
visor for the W Ingham branch of the ministry,
admitted he was unfamiliar with all the
details of the plan but said there has been a
substantial drop in the waterfowl population
in North America - a drop that needed to be
addressed.
The draft plan, if approved, would be
called the North American Waterfowl Man-
agement Plan, and is an update of the
Convention for the Protection of Migratory
Birds established between Canada and the
United States in 1916. it proposes a
far-reaching management agreement be-
tween the two countries to bring seriously
declining waterfowl populations back to their
1970s average annual fall migration levels of
about 100 million birds.
The plan sets out several guiding princi•
ples to ensure conservation of North
American waterfowl populations. Among
these are the central theme that protection of
waterfowl and its habitat requires long-term
planning and close coordination of manage-
ment activities between different jurisdic-
tions in North America; cooperation and
financial contributions from users of the
resource; and scientific research in support of
conservation measures.
in this area the Hullett Marshlands
appears to be an exception to the declining
population of waterfowl. Instead, according
to Mr. Creighton, the marshland reports an
increase.
"There weren't very many nesting birds in
Hullett until just recently. In 1981.82 Uucks
Unlimited came in and flooded the area rid
built dykes and control structures, so the
habitat doesn't really need much improve-
ment," he said,
Recognizing the need for conservation and
expansion of wetlands, the Wildlife Branch of
the former Department of Lands and Forests
assessed a number of areas in southwestern
Ontario in the early 1960s. The Branch was
specifically seeking a dryland site which
could be artificially flooded to create a true
marsh habitat where manipulation of water
levels would allow the flexible managemer.i
An area in Hullett Township was selected as
having the greatest potential for future
development as a waterfowl habitat.
The result was the Hullett Provincial
Wildlife Area, located in Hullett Township in
Huron County. 6.5 northeast of the town of
Clinton. It comprises 2,200 ha of land lying on
both sides of the South Maitland, the
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SHOW STOPPER — Christy Medd Is one of a number of local children taking advantage of
figure skating lessons offered Mondays at the arena, And like most beginning skaters
sometimes she finds It a little difficult to balance on two thin blades. Watching her here is
Adam Leonhardt. Mcllwraith photo